The Stiff Finger

There are many causes of finger stiffness. Usually finger stiffness is due to previous fracture, ligament injury or surgery. Finger stiffness can be debilitating and may severely impair hand function.
Initial treatment for finger stiffness is hand therapy. A certified hand therapist will be

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

There are so many myths and so much misinformation regarding carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) that I thought it might be good for a hand surgeon to go through the facts. Here are some common questions that I often hear:
What is the carpal tunnel?
The carpal tunnel is a passage for the median nerve

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